blissedoutspice.bsky.social
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👤 Joined on 14 December 2023
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@blissedoutspice.bsky.socialfurthermore, I do have a reasonable doubt in my mind that the crime was as severe as some imagine. we would like to believe sexual assault is a black and white issue, but the reality is unfortunately complicated and muddy. we shouldn't assume the worst that SA could mean, is all I'm saying.
Show Postwe really have no reason to believe he's lying about his regret and personal growth, and he's handling it in more or less the way I would hope for. I can't blame anyone for feeling betrayed or victimized by this news, but the feelings of us the audience don't necessarily reflect reality.
Show Postyeah but that goes both ways, right? we know the victim didn't wish this to be made public and yet I'm seeing huge amount of projection as to what she must have felt or continues to feel. it seems like Jacob's audience feeling betrayed and victimized by him is also parasocial engagement, no?
Show Postfans and I understand why, I think there are things we really need to contend with before we let our personal betrayal take over the conversation. First- the victim very clearly is not in favor of bringing this to light, and it is not up to any of us whether or not that changes. Second- there is 3-
Show PostThis moment from his Fear of Dark video is really weighing on me. On the one hand, it hurts to know that this man, whom I have previously considered to be my favorite youtuber, was once the "man" he so deeply and earnestly describes. Yet on the other, his words in this clip, to me, are the words 1-
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